A TRIBUTE TO RESILIENCE


Our museum is not a memorial to a disaster, but a tribute to the strength and beauty of the human spirit.

PAST EVENT

2023 Katrina Remembrance

Tuesday, August 29th, 2023

We were so pleased to have Father Sebastian Myladiyil, SVD, join us for this year’s special remembrance event. He shared his Katrina experiences along with stories from community members. He has chronicled those stories in his book, “Blown Together Trials and Miracles of Katrina”, which is available at the museum.


PAST EVENT

2023 Hurricane Preparedness Seminar

It’s hurricane prep season! Are you ready?

On Monday, May 8th, we held our annual Hurricane Preparedness Seminar. Speakers this year included representatives from Mississippi Emergency Management Agency, Hancock County, MS Emergency Operations Center, and SouthGroup Insurance - Gulf Coast.

New take-home informational resources are available at the museum. Pick some up on your next trip to WGZM!


NEW CHILDREN’S/EDUCATION AREA

Discovery Alley

Our new WGZM Discovery Alley is now open to visitors! This newly renovated area in our museum will function as a special area for children and as our interactive education area. Located next to our Waveland Room, Discovery Alley currently features a custom 37ft mural, museum-based games and crafting area, and a FREE hurricane simulator.


PREVIOUS TEMPORARY EXHIBIT

Gulfside Assembly: A Legacy of Advocacy & Resilience

Thank you Gulfside for sharing this exhibit with us!

Gulfside Assembly has long been an important fixture in our Bay–Waveland community and continues to serve through its ministry of advocacy. This exhibit explored Gulfside’s 100 years of history and growth in the community and beyond.


PAST TEMPORARY EXHIBIT

Quilt Tales:
Stories Through Fabric

This unique WGZM-curated temporary exhibit was on display from Oct. 7, 2022–Jan. 14, 2023 in our Founder’s Room. Click below to see more about this exhibit.

Permanent Exhibits

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The Katrina Recovery Quilt Collection

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Backyards & Beyond

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